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WV16

BRIDGNORTH

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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WV16 covers BRIDGNORTH in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £328,995
1yr change ▼ 5.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£328,995

▼ 5.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

251 Mbps

Property Prices in WV16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WV16 is £328,995, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in WV16 cost 14.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WV16 have fallen 5.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £436,637 230
Semi-detached £271,637 185
Terraced £246,835 185
Flat £133,719 70
All types £328,995 729

5-Year Price History

£321K £326K £331K £335K £340K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WV16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WV16 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WV16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WV16 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Highley Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Brown Clee CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Bridgnorth Endowed School Secondary Good mi
Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School Primary Good mi
Oldbury Wells School Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

332,455

Population

67

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WV16 are 251.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 84% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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251.0 Mbps

Avg Download

45.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

59%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WV16 is collected by Wolverhampton Council. The Band D rate is £1,691/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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WV16 — BRIDGNORTH

Area Summary

WV16 (BRIDGNORTH) offers property prices near the national average (£328,995), low crime (94% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (251 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WV16 BRIDGNORTH

What is the average house price in WV16 BRIDGNORTH?
The average house price in WV16 (BRIDGNORTH) is £328,995, based on 729 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.6% over the past year.
Is WV16 BRIDGNORTH a safe area to live?
Crime in WV16 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WV16 BRIDGNORTH?
The population of WV16 (BRIDGNORTH) is approximately 332,455 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WV16?
The average broadband download speed in WV16 is 251 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 59%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WV16 BRIDGNORTH?
There are 9 schools in or near WV16. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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